@TheInsaneSpacePanda I hope I can help! So obviously it isn’t the same for everyone, I’m just speaking from my experience.
I kinda understand the theory/science behind romantic/sexual feelings, but whenever I see them irl I don’t really understand how or why people feel like that. Whenever people talk about romance, relationships and sex I get really uncomfortable and feel left out/like something is wrong with me (so I get super uncomfortable in pshe). I do still read shipping stories and watch romantic movies, some including smut, and do enjoy them, despite not understanding the characters’ emotions.
If you do write an aro/ace character, I’d recommend writing them as supportive of those in romantic relationships, but clearly uncomfortable with pda. That way you can have character development of them gradually accepting themselves (which can be really hard for aro/ace people cos we feel broken/like there’s something wrong with us) and getting used to their friends’ relationships and feeling more comfortable around pda. You could also have them be slightly oblivious to those around them who are pining/crushing on others (which could be funny).
If you want, once you’ve written each chapter, you could send it to me to proof read it. That way I can check that there behaviour/actions/speech makes sense, plus I can check spelling/grammar for you.
If you do, yay!! Can’t wait to see what you write and I’m glad I can help!! If not, I’ll still read you’re story and I hope this helped!! Good luck either way
I had to type this twice cos I accidentally deleted it!